"Having participated in or presented at clinics and conferences in 11 countries and nearly half the states, I can say, without doubt, that this course is among the most organized, productive, and beneficial experiences available to musicians and educat﻿ors." - University Professor

“Truly a transformative experience! Amazed at how accessible world music was made to me this week.” - Elementary/Secondary Music Teacher

“I use the Smithsonian Folkways website on an almost weekly basis and my students use it to find their music examples for each of our 12 chapters.” - University Professor

“It really built my confidence in what I do with my students and what I’m capable of teaching.” - Elementary School Music Teacher

“I have learned so much about myself and music and teaching this week.” - University Music Professor

“I feel like I just opened up a treasure chest of materials and opened my ears and heart to new sonic experiences which I will share with my students, co-teachers, community, and children’s music network.” - Elementary Music Teacher

“This has been overwhelming but in the BEST way. I have learned so much and enjoyed every part of it.” - University Professor

“I have started an African Drumming curriculum in my classroom. I’ve started to integrate more world music into my classes and coordinate with the classroom teachers.” - General & Instrumental K- 8 Music Teacher

“I used components of the curricula in my World Music Class. I used some of the information learned specific to the areas I taught.” - University Professor

“I started during the first class when school started in September and ever class K-6 is exposed to some world music every week in not every class.” - General & Instrumental K - 8 Music Teacher